Question 1

The practitioner has determined that Janellyn, a 22-year-old patient, is at risk for cirrhosis of the liver. The practitioner would like the medical assistant to educate Janellyn on how to minimize this risk. Which of the following statements might be included in this type of teaching?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Avoid drinking alcohol."
B)   "Wash your hands frequently."
C)   "Try to gain a little weight to offset the risk."
D)   "Use only over-the-counter drugs when you are ill."
E)   "Limit your intake of red meat to no more than twice a week."F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

In the stomach, chief cells secrete pepsinogen, which becomes ________ in the presence of acid.

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The answer of In the stomach, chief cells secrete pepsinogen,...

Question 3

Also known as the visceral peritoneum, the ____ of the alimentary canal wall secretes serous fluid to keep other organs from sticking to the structures of the alimentary canal.

Accepted Answer

A)   mucosa
B)   submucosa
C)   muscular layer
D)   serosa
E)   alimentary layerF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

At the back of the mouth in the oropharynx are two masses of lymphatic tissue called ________ tonsils that protect the area from bacteria and viruses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At the back of the mouth in...

Question 5

Which of the following vitamins is needed for protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vitamin A
B)   Vitamin B6
C)   Vitamin D
D)   Vitamin E
E)   Vitamin KF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

The vitamin needed for production of collagen and absorption of iron is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Vitamin A
B)   Vitamin B6
C)   Vitamin D
D)   Vitamin E
E)   Vitamin CF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

The essential fatty acid ________ must be obtained in the diet because the body cannot make it. It is found in corn and sunflower oils.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The essential fatty acid ________ must be...

Question 8

Which vitamin is an antioxidant that prevents the breakdown of certain tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vitamin A
B)   Vitamin B6
C)   Vitamin D
D)   Vitamin E
E)   Vitamin KF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Which layer of the alimentary canal wall secretes mucus and enzymes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mucosa
B)   Submucosa
C)   Muscular
D)   Serosa
E)   PeritoneumF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Which of these vitamins is water-soluble?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vitamin A
B)   Vitamin C
C)   Vitamin D
D)   Vitamin K
E)   Vitamin EF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

In which condition are stomach acids pushed into the esophagus?

Accepted Answer

A)   Crohn's disease
B)   Diverticulitis
C)   GERD
D)   Gastritis
E)   ColitisF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Which cells of the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid and the intrinsic factor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Acinar cells
B)   Mucous cells
C)   Chief cells
D)   Parietal cells
E)   Serous cellsF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

The ________ sphincter controls the movement of substances from the pylorus of the stomach into the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ sphincter controls the movement of...

Question 14

The pancreatic enzyme that digests carbohydrates is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   nuclease
B)   pancreatic lipase
C)   pancreatic amylase
D)   trypsin
E)   maltaseF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Which layer of the wall of the alimentary canal contracts to move materials through the canal?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mucosa
B)   Submucosa
C)   Muscular layer
D)   Serosa
E)   PeritoneumF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 16

When the ________ passes too quickly through the small intestines, nutrients are not absorbed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the ________ passes too quickly through...

Question 17

The inflammation of the appendix is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The inflammation of the appendix is called...

Question 18

The hepatic duct merges with the ________ duct from the gallbladder to form the common bile duct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hepatic duct merges with the ________...

Question 19

The condition in which distended veins in the rectum or anus become irritated is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   hemorrhoids
B)   diverticulitis
C)   gastritis
D)   hiatal hernia
E)   colitisF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 20

The proximal portion of the ____ absorbs water and electrolytes.

Accepted Answer

A)   esophagus
B)   stomach
C)   small intestine
D)   large intestine
E)   rectumF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Exam 32: The Digestive System

Which cells of the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid and the intrinsic factor?

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The proximal portion of the ____ absorbs water and electrolytes.

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The ________ sphincter controls the movement of substances from the pylorus of the stomach into the small intestine.

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In the stomach, chief cells secrete pepsinogen, which becomes ________ in the presence of acid.

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Which layer of the alimentary canal wall secretes mucus and enzymes?

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Which of the following vitamins is needed for protein synthesis?

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In which condition are stomach acids pushed into the esophagus?

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The condition in which distended veins in the rectum or anus become irritated is ____.

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Which of these vitamins is water-soluble?

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The hepatic duct merges with the ________ duct from the gallbladder to form the common bile duct.

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Also known as the visceral peritoneum, the ____ of the alimentary canal wall secretes serous fluid to keep other organs from sticking to the structures of the alimentary canal.

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When the ________ passes too quickly through the small intestines, nutrients are not absorbed.

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Which layer of the wall of the alimentary canal contracts to move materials through the canal?

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The inflammation of the appendix is called ________.

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At the back of the mouth in the oropharynx are two masses of lymphatic tissue called ________ tonsils that protect the area from bacteria and viruses.

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The essential fatty acid ________ must be obtained in the diet because the body cannot make it. It is found in corn and sunflower oils.

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The vitamin needed for production of collagen and absorption of iron is ____.

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The pancreatic enzyme that digests carbohydrates is ____.

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Which vitamin is an antioxidant that prevents the breakdown of certain tissues?

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The practitioner has determined that Janellyn, a 22-year-old patient, is at risk for cirrhosis of the liver. The practitioner would like the medical assistant to educate Janellyn on how to minimize this risk. Which of the following statements might be included in this type of teaching?

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